I don't know much about the Maryland 37, but this Cumberland 44 looks pretty impressive in a seaway....video reference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOGtBy6OMEY Brian ___________________________________ ------ Original Message ------ Received: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:47:56 PM EDT From: Ted Gosstyla <ted@gosstyla.com> To: power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com Subject: Re: [PCW] FP37 Hi Michael, I also am looking at Maryland 37s for similar type cruising and live aboard. In my research to date I have not heard of any hull problems with any specific Maryland 37s, although of course you do heard the common comments about FPs being "lightly constructed". What Yanmars are you considering? To save 400lbs implies about a 50% reduction in weight from the original Yanmars - I am not aware of any new Yanmars in the 100hp range weighing around 200lbs. Although, mechanically, the 4JH series can be rebuilt I've been advised in the US that probably isn't economically justified. Therefore, I hope to be able to "refurbish" otherwise refit with new 4JH4-HTEs. From a "payload" perspective I believe a 37' boat is too small for the type cruising either of us has planned - probably requires 40' to 42'. However, if you absolutely watch the weight and eliminate all non-essential weight it might work - at least I'm gong to give it a try. Good luck with quest.